My friend's uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Castle Vale?

Do compare pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst amounts seem to vary but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Castle Vale. The selling agents say that it is usual for flats in Castle Vale to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 years to go.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Castle Vale for my remortgage. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two maisonettes in Castle Vale both have in the region of fifty years remaining on the lease term. Do I need to be concerned?

A lease is a right to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As a lease shortens the value of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Castle Vale - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Be sure to enquire if the the lease contains any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Castle Vale. If you love the apartmentin Castle Vale yet your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a difficult decision. It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other major work is due shortly to be shared by the leasehold owners and will materially impact the level of the maintenance costs or require a one time invoice. How long is the Lease?

I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased mother’s Will, with a property in Castle Vale which is to be sold. The bungalow has never been registered at HMLR and I'm told that many purchasers will insist that it is completed before they'll move forward. What's the mechanism for this?

In the circumstances that you have set out it seems prudent to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.